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Comparison Of Mortality And Therapy In Community Acquired Pneumonia, Gina Maki, Daniela Moreno, Anthony Harris, Steven Lawrence, Andrew Masica, Lois Lamerato, Marcus J. Zervos
Comparison Of Mortality And Therapy In Community Acquired Pneumonia, Gina Maki, Daniela Moreno, Anthony Harris, Steven Lawrence, Andrew Masica, Lois Lamerato, Marcus J. Zervos
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
Background: Community associated pneumonia (CAP) is one the most common causes of hospital admissions, exceeding more than one million per year in the United States, contributing to 3.4% of inpatient mortality. Our objective was to compare 30-day mortality using therapies recommended for treatment of CAP.
Methods: A multicenter retrospective analysis from four different hospitals was assessed from 2008 to 2013. The data was obtained from electronic medical records which included more than 70,000 patients. CAP patients were identified using discharge diagnostic codes during the years 2008-2013, as well as receiving therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin or a respiratory fluoroquinolone. Demographic …
A Continuum Of Disease From Community-Acquired Pneumonia To Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Julio A. Ramirez
A Continuum Of Disease From Community-Acquired Pneumonia To Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Julio A. Ramirez
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
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